Messi in Tokyo; Inter Miami falls 4-3 on penalties to Vissel Kobe after a 0-0 draw."

Lionel Messi in action on the field in Tokyo

"Messi's long-awaited return to the pitch in Tokyo"

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"Inter Miami faces Japanese champions Vissel Kobe"

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Goalless draw leads to a dramatic penalty shootout"

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"Heartbreak for Miami as Vissel Kobe clinches victory"

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Coach Tata Martino praises Messi's comeback performance

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Injury setback: Sergio Busquets forced off early

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Miami's lineup and tactical adjustments"

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Reflections: Yedlin and Alba on the match and Japan experience"

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Fan fervor: Messi's impact felt in Tokyo"

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Lionel Messi in action on the field in Tokyo

Lionel Messi in action on the field in Tokyo

"Messi's long-awaited return to the pitch in Tokyo"

"Messi's long-awaited return to the pitch in Tokyo"

"Inter Miami faces Japanese champions Vissel Kobe"

"Inter Miami faces Japanese champions Vissel Kobe"

Goalless draw leads to a dramatic penalty shootout"

Goalless draw leads to a dramatic penalty shootout"

"Heartbreak for Miami as Vissel Kobe clinches victory"

"Heartbreak for Miami as Vissel Kobe clinches victory"

Coach Tata Martino praises Messi's comeback performance

Coach Tata Martino praises Messi's comeback performance

Injury setback: Sergio Busquets forced off early

Injury setback: Sergio Busquets forced off early

Miami's lineup and tactical adjustments"

Miami's lineup and tactical adjustments"

Reflections: Yedlin and Alba on the match and Japan experience"

Reflections: Yedlin and Alba on the match and Japan experience"

Fan fervor: Messi's impact felt in Tokyo"

Fan fervor: Messi's impact felt in Tokyo"

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